MSN 611-PHARMACOLOGY FOR APRN EXAM
QUESTIONS COMPLETE WITH 100%
VERIFIED ANSWERS
\.Histamine not found within mast calls function as a(n):
A. Form of energy
B. Neurotransmitter
C. Cellular receptor
D. Immune Modulator - ANSWERS-B. Neurotransmitter
\.Which of the following is a toxic effect of 1st generation
antihistamines?
A. Impaired liver function
B. Cardiac arrhythmias
C. urticaria
D. urinary retention - ANSWERS-B. Cardiac Arrhythmias
\.Choose the correct statement regarding anaphylaxis:
A. HTN is a sign of anaphylaxis
,B. Symptoms can develop over the course of several hrs
C. Antihistamines are adequate treatment ]
D. steroids may be used as adjunct therapy - ANSWERS-D. Steroids may
be used as adjunct therapy
\.The CNS side effect of antihistamines that elderly patients should be
aware of:
A. visual disturbance
B. tinnitus
C. postural HTN
D. fatigue - ANSWERS-D. Fatigue
\.Conditions where H2 antihistamines are used:
A. Allergies
B. Insomnia
C. Acne
D. GI disorders - ANSWERS-D. GI Disorders
\.Initial selection of antimicrobial therapy is typically:
A. based on cost
B. inaccurate
C. delayed
, D. empiric - ANSWERS-D. Empiric
\.Food-drug or drug-drug interactions with antibacterial medications
are usually addressed by:
A. Adding a drug to manage interaction effects
B. adjusting dosage to minimize toxicity
C. separating administration times
D. IVF administration - ANSWERS-C. separating administration times
\.Which of the following statements is accurate regarding multiple drug
combination treatment for tuberculosis?
A. Eliminates the need for the continuation phase
B. Has decreased risk of resistance
C. Usually administered using once-weekly dosing
D. Associated with low risk of drug-drug interactions - ANSWERS-B. Has
decreased risk of resistance
\.Which of the following describes IFN-B:
A. used for prevention of infection in patients with chronic
granulomatous
B. produced by natural killer cells
C. Used to treat MS
QUESTIONS COMPLETE WITH 100%
VERIFIED ANSWERS
\.Histamine not found within mast calls function as a(n):
A. Form of energy
B. Neurotransmitter
C. Cellular receptor
D. Immune Modulator - ANSWERS-B. Neurotransmitter
\.Which of the following is a toxic effect of 1st generation
antihistamines?
A. Impaired liver function
B. Cardiac arrhythmias
C. urticaria
D. urinary retention - ANSWERS-B. Cardiac Arrhythmias
\.Choose the correct statement regarding anaphylaxis:
A. HTN is a sign of anaphylaxis
,B. Symptoms can develop over the course of several hrs
C. Antihistamines are adequate treatment ]
D. steroids may be used as adjunct therapy - ANSWERS-D. Steroids may
be used as adjunct therapy
\.The CNS side effect of antihistamines that elderly patients should be
aware of:
A. visual disturbance
B. tinnitus
C. postural HTN
D. fatigue - ANSWERS-D. Fatigue
\.Conditions where H2 antihistamines are used:
A. Allergies
B. Insomnia
C. Acne
D. GI disorders - ANSWERS-D. GI Disorders
\.Initial selection of antimicrobial therapy is typically:
A. based on cost
B. inaccurate
C. delayed
, D. empiric - ANSWERS-D. Empiric
\.Food-drug or drug-drug interactions with antibacterial medications
are usually addressed by:
A. Adding a drug to manage interaction effects
B. adjusting dosage to minimize toxicity
C. separating administration times
D. IVF administration - ANSWERS-C. separating administration times
\.Which of the following statements is accurate regarding multiple drug
combination treatment for tuberculosis?
A. Eliminates the need for the continuation phase
B. Has decreased risk of resistance
C. Usually administered using once-weekly dosing
D. Associated with low risk of drug-drug interactions - ANSWERS-B. Has
decreased risk of resistance
\.Which of the following describes IFN-B:
A. used for prevention of infection in patients with chronic
granulomatous
B. produced by natural killer cells
C. Used to treat MS
